Nikon D3100 Specifications - Nikon D3100 Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Nikon D3100.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | |
| Other resolutions | 3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 14 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 15 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | Expeed 2 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (12800 with boost) | |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 12800 | |
| White balance presets | 12 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD monitor | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | |
| Continuous drive | 3.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | No | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | |
| Format | MPEG-4 | |
| Microphone | Mono | |
| Speaker | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | |
| Storage included | None | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes (Mini Type C) | |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | GP-1 | |
